Book Now! New Service To The Hawaiian Islands On Southwest Airlines From Las Vegas, Los Angeles, And Phoenix Begins In June With One-Way Fares As Low As $129

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Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced new nonstop flights to Hawaii from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, starting in June 2021. This expansion allows customers from over 40 mainland cities to access Hawaii's islands. One-way fares are as low as $129 from Los Angeles and $159 from Las Vegas and Phoenix. The service increases Southwest's footprint in Hawaii, a move responding to customer demand. Existing flights from several California airports will also see increased frequency. Ticket purchases must be made by May 14, 2021, with specific fare rules and restrictions.

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• Launch of new nonstop flights to Hawaii from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.
• Low one-way fares starting at $129 from Los Angeles and $159 from Las Vegas and Phoenix.
• Service expansion from California increases market access to Hawaii for travelers.
• Responds directly to customer demand for affordable Hawaiian travel options.

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DALLAS, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today published new service to Hawaii beginning in June 2021 for Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. Alongside established Hawaii service at five other California airports, these three additional gateways with nonstop service to multiple airports in the Hawaiian Islands now give Southwest^® Customers in 40+ cities on the mainland low-fare connecting or same-plane access to Hawaii this summer with a value, flexibility, and comfort that only Southwest provides to every Customer on every flight.

Customers may visit Southwest.com to learn more about the differences of flying to and from Hawaii with Southwest, and to book these new flights with travel as soon as June 6, 2021, on some routes. For some markets in California, Customers can travel beginning June 8, 2021, with fares as low as $129 one-way (purchase by 11:59 p.m. Central Daylight Time on May 14, 2021, number of seats and days of the week are limited, travel dates for markets vary, see both complete flight schedule details and, below, complete fare rules).

"We're building on an era of affordability that Southwest initiated for Hawaii air travel. These new flights bring Hawaii service closer to more of our Customers who live near airports across the West, and make it possible to choose Southwest to fly between the Aloha State and cities as far east as Nashville, without spending an entire overnight in the air," said Andrew Watterson, Chief Commercial Officer & Executive Vice President for Southwest Airlines. "We believe Southwest offers an economy product to Hawaii, which Customers will find comfortable and seating with ample legroom for all*, free onboard entertainment for all, flexible policies for all, and our multi-award winning warmth of Hospitality seamlessly aligns with the Aloha Spirit."

*All Southwest Hawaii service operates on 737-800 and MAX aircraft with most seats offering a 32-inch pitch, 17.8-inch width, and 2-inch recline.

Las Vegas (LAS)-Hawaii Service on Southwest Airlines from $159* one-way

**ALL NEW SERVICE**
Fly nonstop between Las Vegas and:		New service begins:	One-way fares on specified** days as low as:
Honolulu, Oahu	nonstop twice daily	June 6, 2021	$159
Kahului, Maui	nonstop twice daily	June 27, 2021	$159
Kona, Island of Hawaii	nonstop once a day*	Sept. 7, 2021	$159
Lihue, Kauai	nonstop once a day*	Sept. 8, 2021	$159

*Purchase by 11:59 p.m. Central Daylight Time on May 14, 2021, number of seats and days of the week are limited, see complete fare rules below. Initially, the following service does not operate daily: Kona, Island of Hawaii service operates nonstop on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays; Lihue, Kauai service operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. All service is offered round trip.
**View full fare terms and conditions and validity dates below and at Southwest.com.

On the new Las Vegas service, Watterson said: "We delivered on the second, most-asked request we've heard from people in Hawaii--after we answered a call to offer affordable interisland flying as part of our initial entry into Hawaii in spring 2019—by connecting Hawaii with nonstop service to Las Vegas, 'the ninth island,' where Southwest currently offers nearly 200 flights a day to more than 60 airports."

Los Angeles (LAX)-Hawaii Service on Southwest Airlines from $129* one-way

**ALL NEW SERVICE**
Fly nonstop between Los Angeles and:		New service begins:	One-way fares on specific days** as low as:
Honolulu, Oahu	nonstop once daily	June 6, 2021	$129
	nonstop twice daily	increasing June 27, 2021
Kahului, Maui	nonstop three times daily	June 6, 2021	$129
Kona, Island of Hawaii	nonstop once daily	June 27, 2021	$129
Lihue, Kauai	nonstop once daily	June 27, 2021	$129

*Purchase by 11:59 p.m. Central Daylight Time on May 14, 2021, number of seats and days of the week are limited, see complete fare rules below. All service offered round trip. 
**View full fare terms and conditions and validity dates below and at Southwest.com.

On the new Los Angeles service, Watterson said: "Headed to Hawaii? Take the first door on the right at LAX. Approaching two decades as the largest air carrier for California travelers, we are bringing nonstop service to four airports in the Hawaiian Islands as close as LAX Terminal 1. Los Angeles becomes our sixth Hawaii gateway in California."

Phoenix (PHX)-Hawaii Service on Southwest Airlines from $159* one-way

**ALL NEW SERVICE**
Fly nonstop between Phoenix and:		New service begins:	One-way fares on specified days** as low as:
Honolulu, Oahu	nonstop twice daily	June 27, 2021	$159
Kahului, Maui	nonstop once daily	June 27, 2021	$159
Kona, Island of Hawaii	nonstop once a day*	Sept. 7, 2021	$159
Lihue, Kauai	nonstop once a day*	Sept. 7, 2021	$159

*Purchase by 11:59 p.m. Central Daylight Time on May 14, 2021, number of seats and days of the week are limited, see complete fare rules below. Initially, the following service does not operate daily: Lihue, Kauai service operates nonstop on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays; Kona, Island of Hawaii service operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. All service offered round trip.
**View full fare terms and conditions and validity dates below and at Southwest.com.

On the new Phoenix service, Watterson said: "Phoenix is another place where more locals fly with Southwest than any other carrier—we've grown since launching Phoenix in 1982 to offer service currently to nearly 60 cities nonstop on more than 180 departures a day—and Hawaii service on Southwest is a longtime request. Phoenix becomes another place where our Customers, who appreciate our standard comfort and value for everyone onboard now can fly Southwest nonstop to and from multiple Hawaiian Islands every day during waking hours."

San Diego (SAN)-Hawaii Service on Southwest Airlines as low as $129 one-way

**ADDITIONAL AND NEW SERVICE**
Fly nonstop between San Diego and:	Service:	Service begins:	One-way fares as low as**:
Honolulu, Oahu	nonstop twice daily	June 6, 2021	$129
Kahului, Maui	nonstop once daily	June 6, 2021	$129
	nonstop twice daily	June 27, 2021
Kona, Island of Hawaii	nonstop once a day*	June 27, 2021	$129
Lihue, Kauai	nonstop once a day*	June 29, 2021	$129

*Purchase by 11:59 p.m. Central Daylight Time on May 14, 2021, number of seats and days of the week are limited, see complete fare rules below. Lihue, Kauai service operates nonstop on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, until going daily on Sept. 7, 2021; Kona, Island of Hawaii service operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, until increasing to daily service on Sept. 7, 2021. Service is offered round trip.
**View full fare terms and conditions and validity dates below and at Southwest.com.

On the new San Diego service, Watterson said: "We're doubling our Honolulu service for San Diego while also adding new flights to the Island of Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai to answer requests we've heard on both sides of these new routes. Our military travelers in San Diego especially benefit from these time-saving options as we're also bringing them new nonstop options between San Diego and Norfolk/Virginia Beach this summer."

More Heart for Hawaii from Oakland; San Jose, Calif,; and Long Beach, Calif.

As part of this new flight schedule of Hawaii service, Southwest Airlines^® also will offer increased service in existing gateways.

Fly nonstop between:	Increased Service:	Effective:
San Jose, Calif. and Kahului, Maui	nonstop twice daily	June 6, 2021
Long Beach, Calif. and Honolulu, Oahu	twice daily	June 27, 2021, through Sept. 6, 2021
Oakland and  Honolulu, Oahu	three times daily	June 6, 2021, through Sept. 6, 2021

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FARE SALE RULES

Purchase today, May 13, 2021, through May 14, 2021, 11:59 p.m. Central Daylight Time. Travel the continental U.S. to/from Hawaii is valid June 8, 2021, through Nov. 3, 2021. Travel Las Vegas to/from Kahului (Maui); Los Angeles (LAX) to/from Lihue (Kauai) and Kona (Island of Hawaii); Phoenix to/from Honolulu (Oahu) and Kahului (Maui); and San Diego to/from Lihue (Kauai) and Kona (Island of Hawaii) is valid June 29, 2021, through Nov. 3, 2021. Travel from Phoenix to/from Lihue (Kauai) and Las Vegas to/from Kona (Island of Hawaii) is valid Sept. 7, 2021, through Nov. 3, 2021. Travel Phoenix to/from Kona (Island of Hawaii) and Las Vegas to/from Lihue (Kauai) is valid Sept. 8, 2021, through Nov. 3, 2021. Except as otherwise specified, travel the continental U.S. to/from Hawaii is valid Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Las Vegas to/from Kona (Island of Hawaii) and Phoenix to/from Lihue (Kauai) is valid Tuesdays only. San Diego to/from Lihue (Kauai) is valid Tuesdays only through Sept. 6, 2021, and is valid Tuesdays and Wednesdays Sept. 7, 2021, through Nov. 3, 2021. Las Vegas to/from Lihue (Kauai) and Phoenix to/from Kona (Island of Hawaii) is valid Wednesdays only. San Diego to/from Kona (Island of Hawaii) is valid Wednesdays only through Sept. 6, 2021, and is valid Tuesdays and Wednesdays Sept. 7, 2021, through Nov. 3, 2021. Fares valid on nonstop service only. Displayed prices include all U.S. and international government taxes and fees. Rapid Rewards^® points bookings do not include taxes, fees, and other government/airport charges of at least $5.60 per one-way flight. Seats and days are limited. Fares may vary by destination, flight, and day of the week and won't be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods. Travel is available for one-way Wanna Get Away^® fares. Fares may be combined with other Southwest Airlines combinable fares. If combining with other fares, the most restrictive fare rules apply. Sale fares may be available on other days of the week, but that's not guaranteed. Fares are nonrefundable but may be applied toward future travel on Southwest Airlines, as long as reservations are canceled at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Failure to cancel prior to departure will result in forfeiture of remaining funds on the reservation. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Standby travel may require an upgrade to the Anytime fare depending on Rapid Rewards tier status. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Offer applies only to published, scheduled service.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.  

In its 50th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than 56,000 Employees to a Customer base that topped 130 million Passengers in 2019. Southwest has a robust network of point-to-point service with a strong presence across top leisure and business markets. In peak travel seasons during 2019, Southwest operated more than 4,000 weekday departures among a network of 101 destinations in the United States and 10 additional countries. In 2020, the carrier added service to Hilo, Hawaii; Cozumel, Mexico; Miami; Palm Springs, Calif.; Steamboat Springs; and Montrose (Telluride/Crested Butte), Colo. Thus far in 2021, Southwest has initiated service to Chicago (O'Hare) and Sarasota/ Bradenton, both on Feb. 14; Savannah/Hilton Head and Colorado Springs, Colo., both on March 11; Houston (Bush) and Santa Barbara, Calif., both on April 12; Fresno, Calif., on April 25; as well as Destin/Fort Walton Beach on May 6; and will begin service to Myrtle Beach S.C., on May 23; Bozeman, Mont., on May 27; Jackson, Miss., on June 6; and Eugene, Ore., on Aug. 29. The Company also has announced an intention to initiate new service to Bellingham, Wash., later this year.

The carrier issued its Southwest^®Promise in May 2020 to highlight new and round-the-clock efforts to support its Customers and Employees well-being and comfort. Among the changes are enhanced cleaning efforts at airports and onboard aircraft, along with a federal mandate requiring every person to wear a mask at all times throughout each flight. Additional details about the Southwest Promise are available at Southwest.com/Promise.     

Southwest coined Transfarency^® to describe its purposed philosophy of treating Customers honestly and fairly, and low fares actually staying low. Southwest is the only major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free^® to everyone (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply, some carriers offer free checked bags on select routes or in qualified circumstances). Southwest does not charge change fees, though fare differences might apply.   

Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier's performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and the planet. Learn more about how the carrier gives back to communities across the world by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship.   

Book Southwest Airlines' low fares online at Southwest.com or by phone at 1-800-I-FLY-SWA^®.   

 

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FAQ

What new routes did Southwest Airlines announce for June 2021?

Southwest Airlines announced new nonstop routes to Hawaii from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.

What are the one-way fares for the new Hawaiian routes on Southwest Airlines?

One-way fares start at $129 from Los Angeles and $159 from Las Vegas and Phoenix.

When do the new Hawaiian flights on Southwest Airlines start?

The new flights to Hawaii will begin in June 2021.

How many cities will have access to Hawaii with Southwest Airlines' new flights?

Southwest's new service will provide access to Hawaii from over 40 cities on the mainland.

What is the purchase deadline for the low fares announced by Southwest for Hawaii flights?

Fares must be purchased by May 14, 2021, with specific restrictions.